How Strontium Works... - Osteoporosis Message Board

phylwill1152 · 04-30-2008, 09:18 AM

This is from an article that gives an easy to understand explanation of how strontium works and the supplements that are need when taking it. These are supplements we already take, but its nice to know the correct amount for the stronium to balance with. take care..phyllis

Strontium works in two ways. It may stimulate the replication of pre-osteoblasts, leading to an increase in osteoblasts (cells that build bone). Strontium also directly inhibits the activity of osteoclasts (cells that break down bone). The result is stronger bones.

When taking strontium, be sure to take 1200 mg calcium, 1000 IU vitamin D3, and 500 mg magnesium daily. It is best to take strontium late at night on an empty stomach. Calcium and strontium may compete with each other for absorption if taken together.

osteoblast · 05-01-2008, 10:16 AM

Phyl-thanks. I wish this were available in a script. so we could be sure what we are getting. With everything looking pretty bad about the bisphos. , I wish this would get licensed in the US. I know you can get it at the supplement stores though. Also just a reminder that when taking calcium be sure to count your intake from food as well. From what I have heard from a bone specialist, more calcium is not better.
ps - Could you tell me your weight and dose of synthroid? I am wondering how close to total replacement I am getting with current weight around 115 and dose of 88mcg. From what I have heard the dose is weight dependent. Next week endo appt. ,so will get news on thyroidectomy. Of course, I do not want to get into worse issues esp. with the osteoporosis, but I would like my levels to be evened out!

peppurr · 05-01-2008, 10:50 AM

Hi phylwil! How much strontium do they say to take?

phylwill1152 · 05-01-2008, 12:58 PM

Good afternoon...Hi OB, the active ingredient in SR is strontium citrate, so we are getting the same thing as the script without the renalte salts they add to make it patenable. If it becomes a script here it will leave out alot of people who don't have insurance to cover the cost or who have drs. who are reluctant to try something new. Once it is made available with a drs. order, it will be taken off the shelves as an OTC supplement. I know that its helping so i'm in no hurry for the FDA to put its stamp of approval on something that has already been tested and proven to effective. I think i do ok on calcium..i know some days i don't eat much and other days i do so it balances out. Also on days i may get to much its peeded out and not used by the body.

Right now i am taking 137 mcg. of synthroid. I weight 150lbs. I'm due for 6 month labs and have a feeling that the dose will be lowered slightly. I've started noticing suttle things that could be telling me its time to lower the dose slightly. I don't want to change how good i feel, but i don't want to take too much. Let me know what the endo has to say..are you going to request a thyroidectomy or leave yourself open to other options he has some good ones. Something to think about is that once its gone, its gone..it won't grow back and you'll be on daily meds for life.

Hi peppurr, i take a total of 680 mg. a day in one dose at bedtime. That amount has been deemed the dose for the best results if you have osteo...if you have osteopenia one cap a day is reccommended to help maintain the bone mass you have while making lifesytle changes to improve the overall density.

Its going to rain later today...glad i took the dogs for a walk early this morning. have a good day..take care...phyllis

osteoblast · 05-01-2008, 03:21 PM

Phyll-the only reason I would like scripted is that you would then be somewhat certain you are getting what it is said you are getting without contaminants/variation in dose. About scripted-- I don't see why they couldn't have the scripted stron. ranelate and leave the existing stron.citrate on the shelves.
I am on daily thyroid meds now and will be till I die whether or not my thyroid is taken out. I would just get to full replacement sooner if it is removed . I will see what the endo and ENT have to say , the 7 nodules , high tpo antibodies and the reactive lymph node are a concern.If the thyroid is gone, the tpo antibodies don't have any destruction to do, the nodules are gone and hopefully the reactive lymph gland stays in and quiet.And, maybe my levels wouldn't fluctuate as much.
Your dose weight adjusted is about 1/3 higher than mine. Are you feeling a little hyper now? I have read that as your estrogen level changes , your thyroid dose will need to adjust.
Well, I need to get my body moving. Later.